Local government elections are held on the 2nd Saturday of September every 4th year. The next elections will be held in 2012. By-elections are conducted periodically when a vacancy occurs.

We are responsible for the conduct of all local government elections to ensure that they are conducted independently and impartially. Voting is compulsory.

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Am I enrolled?

You must be enrolled to vote at local government elections, visit local government enrolment. The Local Government Act 1993 No.30 defines who has the right to be enrolled as an elector.

How do I vote?

Most electors vote on election day at designated polling places in their local government area/ward, visit how to cast a vote.

What happens to my vote?

Visit counting the votes.

Which council am I enrolled in?

To find out where you are enrolled, visit the AEC enrolment verification.

How do I become a candidate?

If you are interested in standing as a candidate, visit information for candidates for details about how to nominate to stand for election.

How do I register a party?

Political parties must be registered to contest a local government election, visit political parties.

How do I declare a political donation?

Registered parties, candidates and political donors have election funding disclosure obligations. For details visit the NSW Election Funding Authority.

How do I get a job at a local government election?

For election employment opportunities, visit working at an election.

Who was elected at the last local government elections?

For results from past local government elections and subsequent by-elections, visit election results.

Forms and handbooks

For forms and handbooks, visit local government elections handbooks and forms.

Reports

For reports on local government elections, visit our reports.